The Municipal Manager is the head of the administration appointed by the council. The Municipal Manager is responsible and accountable for tasks and functions as provided in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act, No.32 of 2000, as well as functions delegated to him by the Mayor and council.

The Municipal Manager who is the accounting officer is the link between the council and the administration. He accounts for the municipality’s income and expenditure, assets, and other obligations such as proper adherence to all legislation applicable to municipalities. The Municipal Manager ensures that an economically viable, effective, efficient, and accountable administration is established and developed. He must ensure that through the IDP, municipal services are delivered in a sustainable and balanced fashion.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Municipal Manager is the accounting officer and the executive head of the municipality. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to all municipal departments.

• Ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and council directives.

• Overseeing the implementation of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP).

• Monitoring municipal performance and ensuring accountability across all functions.

• Coordinating council activities and serving as a link between the political leadership and administrative staff.

• Promoting ethical governance, public participation, and community engagement.

• Managing resources efficiently to ensure sustainable service delivery.